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LG05 FHR

2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,264 mi
Last recorded55,264 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition68,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 FHR
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 55,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody surface corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 55,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody surface corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 54,146 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 53,181 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 52,248 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 52,248 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 50,994 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 49,463 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 49,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 40,968 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 32,579 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 32,579 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 26,222 miles

fuel tank damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2013 21,193 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 20,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Jan 2013 20,562 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Feb 2012 19,822 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 18,964 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 15,633 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 10,655 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Black Edition?

Based on 4,486 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,592
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 146
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 139
Registration plate lamp not working 132
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 104
position lamp(s) not working 83
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LG05 FHR is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 68,778 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Black Edition fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 146 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG05 FHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Black Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Forfour Black Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LG05 FHR is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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